riverfront

noun

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as in riverside

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Recent Examples of riverfront Charleston, West Virginia combines a thriving local food scene, vibrant arts community, and Appalachian culture in a compact riverfront capital. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026 Still, Duncan has regularly questioned the city’s ability to fund the project and others, like the city’s most recent plan to help fund an expansion of the Current’s stadium in the riverfront. — Dylan Lysen july 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026 All, however, are seen as helping to reconnect Hartford neighborhoods and the city’s ties with its riverfront — torn apart for two generations by the construction of the interstates in the late 1960s. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026 Namami Gange has added substantial sewage-treatment capacity and supported riverfront, afforestation, and biodiversity projects, but untreated sewage and industrial waste continue to affect the Ganges and its tributaries. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for riverfront
Recent Examples of Synonyms for riverfront
  1. riverside
  2. waterfront
  3. riverbank
  4. oceanfront
  5. shorefront
Noun
  • The south-facing terrace is another draw, offering a peaceful riverside retreat in the heart of London.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Overnight, try riverside Otani Sanso, a ryokan (traditional inn) whose youthful fifth-generation owner is a major player in local revitalization efforts.
    — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of riverside
Noun
  • Rounding out the top three was Wilmington Riverwalk, which earned praise for its waterfront views of the Cape Fear River, historic downtown and bustling riverfront as the evening light reflects off the water.
    — Evan Moore August 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The beer garden will operate out an historic building close to the neighborhood’s waterfront, hence its namesake.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of waterfront
Noun
  • Visitors wander at their own pace in search of enormous trolls hidden among the trees, along the riverbank, and across gentle hills.
    — Lisa Greissinger, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The children were playing near the riverbank at Pulaski Park before ending up on a boat ramp normally used by police and fire crews.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of riverbank
Noun
  • Outside of Miami-Dade A sprawling oceanfront home in Broward County sold last week for $42 million, according to the local multiple listing service.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
  • An oversized pool deck with oceanfront dining is the place to be, though the spa (complete with the only hammam on the island) and the award-winning 1919 Restaurant are unmissable as well.
    — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of oceanfront
Noun
  • And both suggested staying at the shorefront Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, which is among the nicer properties in the area.
    — Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
  • The shorefront is lined with some 400 buildings, including high-rise hotels and villas that can accommodate around 20,000 guests, according to North Korean state media.
    — Se Eun Gong, NPR, 5 July 2025
Definition of shorefront

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“Riverfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riverfront. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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